ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. Would you ever use that airline again?

Customer Experience 94

Customer Experience Contact Center Airlines Average Handle Time 94

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

“Hello Lauren, thank you for contacting customer service, what can I help you with today?” Doesn’t that start your customer experience off right? In order to customize your communication, companies use agent screen pops to aid in the journey. However, benefits extend to other contact center metrics as well.

Contact Center 122

Contact Center Average Handle Time Engagement Wait Times 122

BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Talk of ChatGPT is everywhere from your LinkedIn feed to the evening news to, yes, this blog. Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. So let’s get into it. Those first three are what we’d expect.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Customer Experience Self Service Chatbots 156

Win the Customer

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, providing exceptional customer service is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity. To ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, many organizations turn to Six Sigma methodologies. What are the most common customer complaints or issues?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Average Handle Time 52

NICE inContact

JUNE 5, 2019

The contact center may have a great quality management program that provides agents evaluations on their interactions as well as a stellar performance management platform that gives agents real-time insights into how they are performing against specific goals and metrics. Select the Right QM Platform.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Average Handle Time Exercises Interaction 136

Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

3 Ways Call Center Coaching is Leading to Customer Churn. It’s no secret that better coaching creates more effective agents and better overall customer interactions. Effective coaching not only keeps agents from walking out, it also makes them better customer service providers. Your Customers Feel It Too.

Call Center 147

Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time eBook 147

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

Omni-Channel 95

Omni-Channel Self Service Policies Abandon Rate 95

Uniphore

JUNE 16, 2017

It is well known that metrics have an important role in the success of any call center. Perhaps none more so, regardless of the communication channel, than the Average Handle Time (AHT), which is essentially a management tool to assess how quickly employees are assisting customers. Read More.

Customer Satisfaction 124

Customer Satisfaction Average Handle Time Call Center Metrics 124

NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Call center dashboards provide the kinds of insights and metrics that contribute to having improved agent performance and more successful campaigns. These digital command centers offer a comprehensive overview of operations, enabling supervisors to make informed decisions in real-time.

Call Center 59

Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time Multi-Channel 59

NICE inContact

AUGUST 13, 2019

The accuracy of your forecast has a ripple effect on almost all performance metrics and business outcomes. A bad forecast can directly lead to under- or overstaffing, which then has cascade effects on average handle time, CSAT, labor waste… the list goes on and on! So feed your forecast well!

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Data Management Average Handle Time 136

NICE inContact

AUGUST 13, 2019

The accuracy of your forecast has a ripple effect on almost all performance metrics and business outcomes. A bad forecast can directly lead to under- or overstaffing, which then has cascade effects on average handle time, CSAT, labor waste… the list goes on and on! So feed your forecast well!

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Data Management Average Handle Time 136

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Like chemistry, great customer experience measurement combines the right mixture of items in the right proportions to produce a transformative experience your customers will surely notice. Let’s start with a review the classifications of the metrics, as well as common items in each classification in this first of the series.

Customer Experience 137

Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score Contact Center 137

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Like chemistry, great customer experience measurement combines the right mixture of items in the right proportions to produce a transformative experience your customers will surely notice. Let’s start with a review the classifications of the metrics, as well as common items in each classification in this first of the series.

Customer Experience 136

Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score Contact Center 136

Uniphore

JUNE 16, 2021

You probably already think enough about Average Handle Time, or AHT for short. AHT is the average length of time it takes an agent to complete a call. 67% of interactions involve a time-consuming diagnosis 60% of customer-assistance occupations are automatable* 30% of common call center tasks are automatable*.

NPS 147

NPS Net Promoter Score Contact Center Call Center 147

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Like chemistry, great customer experience measurement combines the right mixture of items in the right proportions to produce a transformative experience your customers will surely notice. Let’s start with a review the classifications of the metrics, as well as common items in each classification in this first of the series.

Customer Experience 122

Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score Contact Center 122

Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

So, what exactly is AI and how are organizations applying it, and most importantly, how does it either enrich or diminish the Customer Experience? But I digress, that’s another topic for another blog. This is where the fun begins or, to put it more crisply, where the customer journey can take a critical and not so smooth turn.

Customer Journeys 130

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Average Handle Time Survey 130

NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? This comprehensive approach allows businesses of all sizes to unlock a deeper understanding of their customer’s journey, preferences, and pain points.

Call Center 59

Call Center Report Contact Center Net Promoter Score 59

COPC

APRIL 19, 2023

Previously, we discussed the importance of a well-designed scorecard in our blog, Benefits of a Balanced Scorecard for Performance Management. Let’s explore how to achieve harmony and stimulate the ideal behaviors across your customer experience (CX) operations. quality, service, etc.).

Metrics 73

Metrics Average Handle Time Guidelines Measurement 73

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. As Zendesk explains, 60% of customers have a higher standard of service than in the past. Continue below to learn more.

Call Center 52

Call Center Net Promoter Score NPS Average Handle Time 52

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. When it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, businesses face numerous challenges.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service e-support Contact Center 52

NICE inContact

AUGUST 22, 2019

Today 70% of intraday issues are handled manually by the WFM team, managers or supervisors, but most leading workforce management software can automate intraday reforecasting for individual intervals, as well as automate much of the schedule change workflow. Real-time adherence.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Management Employee Engagement Average Handle Time 136

NICE inContact

AUGUST 22, 2019

Today 70% of intraday these issues are handled manually by the WFM team, managers or supervisors, but most leading workforce management software can automate intraday reforecasting for individual intervals, as well as automate much of the schedule change workflow. Real-time adherence.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Management Employee Engagement Average Handle Time 136

Advantage Communications

JULY 10, 2019

When it comes to outsourcing your customer service to a call center, there are a range of metrics that call centers use to ensure they are delivering a superior customer experience (CX) for your customers.

Call Center 49

Call Center Net Promoter Score Abandon Rate Average Handle Time 49

NICE inContact

MARCH 13, 2019

For example, your ACD provides you the average calls handled per agent per month, average handle time, and days worked per month – three data points needed to calculate an agent utilization metric. Performance Management can do SO much more…. the answer is YES!

Report 136

Report Management Average Handle Time Gamification 136

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

At the same time, we see a trend away from traditional contact center metrics like average handle time, and towards newer, customer-focused metrics like customer satisfaction, or CSAT. I came away from that call a more satisfied customer. My favorite example is that of a realty office.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Average Handle Time Insurance Conference 120

Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As the pandemic continues and businesses continue shifting focus to accommodate necessary changes, we’ve seen brand new drivers of customer experience (CX) success arise. The below three drivers of CX success will help to keep customer loyalty strong as we move into 2021. Meeting the New Criteria for Customer Experience.

Average Handle Time 78

Average Handle Time Contact Center e-support Touchpoint 78

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Today, contact center leaders who embrace the cloud are quick to see its benefits – powering engaging customer experiences while positively impacting business outcomes. In an environment where customer expectations are rapidly evolving, and flexibility is key to survival, cloud platforms have set new standards for engagement and satisfaction.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Virtual Agent Net Promoter Score Self Service 120

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2021

We know that as much as optimizing customer experience is essential, it is also important to provide an exceptional experience to the remote agents. If you are looking for best practices to monitor remote agents’ performance, this blog is for you. Comprehensive Call Center Metrics Report. Create a High Trust Environment.

Call Center 88

Call Center Virtual Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time 88

Talkdesk

APRIL 8, 2016

There were four insights in particular that stood out to me in the webinar: Lesson 1: Think outside of the box when it comes to call center metrics. Like many call centers, SpotHero measures and tracks common call center metrics such as service level, average wait time and average handle time.

Call Center 42

Call Center Metrics Average Handle Time Gamification 42

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Welcome back to our Balanced Scorecard Blog Series! By fostering a collaborative approach and consistently evaluating the metrics within your scorecard, you pave the way for informed decision-making and drive performance improvements across your organization. This monthly review should address three primary things: a.

Management 52

Management Effort Score Metrics Average Handle Time 52

Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Customer service knowledge comes in many forms from customer self-service knowledge to agent-facing knowledge, and many formats from video, to knowledge base articles and more. A recent Economist Intelligent Unit (EIU) survey of more than 2,000 global consumers confirms that customers want fast and correct information above all else.

Metrics 40

Metrics Measurement Self Service Customer Service 40

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

Call Center 104

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

Talkdesk

JUNE 21, 2019

Reducing average wait time and average handle time in your contact can yield huge customer satisfaction increases for your business. In this blog, we outline what call wrap up time is and actionable steps you can take to reduce it in your contact center.

Contact Center 50

Contact Center Average Handle Time Call Center Contact Center Software 50

Eptica

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Author: Anne Beghin - Project Manager Optimizing CX with Eptica Given the importance of customer experience to the bottom line , it is vital that brands understand how they are performing on a day to day basis. That’s why here at Eptica we provide comprehensive reporting functionality as part of our customer experience platform.

Report 68

Report Self Service Average Handle Time Contact Center 68

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Hyper efficiency is a term used to describe the streamlining of processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer service. Here are some actionable steps to drive hyper efficiency: Implementing Data-Driven Performance Metrics Establishing clear and measurable performance metrics is essential to optimize team productivity.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Management Gamification 52

Call Experts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. As Zendesk explains, 60% of customers have a higher standard of service than in the past. Continue below to learn more.

Call Center 59

Call Center Net Promoter Score NPS Average Handle Time 59

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Tweet AI and customer service; it’s a hot topic! But when I talk to customers, they say, “ I get there’s something to AI and customer service, but how do I deliver business results and value with AI? ” Step 1: Focus AI on Metrics that Matter. Reduce Average Handle Time (AHT). 1) First step?

Self Service 89

Self Service Customer Service Average Handle Time CRM 89